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Joby GP1-A1EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Grey and Black) List Price: $19.95 Sale Price: $12.48 Used From: $6.00  |
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The Joby Gorillapod makes taking digital photos more fun than ever. Designed with self-timer photography in mind, the Gorillapod lets you mount your camera just about anywhere you want so that you can include everyone in your automatic shots... |
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VidPro Gripster Flexible Compact Camera Tripod Sale Price: $2.95 Used From: $5.50 |
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Great photo opportunities are everywhere, but acceptable shooting locations are usually pretty rare, particularly outdoors. Thankfully, VidPro has created a compact, innovative tripod that can be placed almost anywhere, making it the perfect accessory for the photographer on the go... |
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Joby GP3 Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Tripod + BH1 Ball Head with Bubble Level List Price: $89.95 Sale Price: $60.99 |
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The BH1 Ballhead is designed to work with the popular Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM model, the ball head affords users the ability to easily tilt and rotate their cameras, while the Gorillapod provides unwavering support on almost any surface... |
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Monster Pod MPX01C Tripod Stand List Price: $34.99 Sale Price: $19.92 Used From: $12.00 |
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What's a Monster Pod? A gravity defying camera tripod. (But not really a tripod because it has no legs.) MonsterPod employs a patented "viscoelastic morphing polymer" base, kind of like "silly putty" that will stick to virtually anything... |
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Sony GPAVT1 Shooting Grip with Mini Tripod List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: Too low to display |
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The GP-AVT1 shooting grip has a convenient built in mini tripod. The grip allows you to shoot from many different angles and to control the camcorder with just one hand. Simply fold out the tripod legs for sturdy table top shooting. |
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3 Kgs or 6.6 Pounds Maximum weight Load Large Size Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flxexible tripod List Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $10.99 |
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Adaptable Screw: attaches to cameras with 1/4" or 3/8" tripod thread Flexible Joints: bend and rotate 360 degree to form the perfect shape Ring & Foot Grips: provide extra gripping power to grapple wherever you go Attaches to SLRs (with zoom lenses), video cameras, and your own tripod head, and can support a whopping 6... |
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VidPro Gripster GP-20 Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras & Camcorders Sale Price: $19.99 |
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Great photo opportunities are everywhere, but acceptable shooting locations are usually pretty rare, particularly outdoors. Thankfully, VidPro has created a compact, innovative tripod that can be placed almost anywhere, making it the perfect accessory for the photographer on the go... |
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Joby GP3 Gorillapod SLR Tripod Zoom / Grip Kit with Professional Lens Cleaning Kit, Adorama Hurricane Blower, Digital Memory Wallet(4) Sale Price: $42.21 |
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Joby GP3 Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Tripod with BH1 Ball Head with Bubble Level + Accessory Kit For Olympus Evolt E-30, E-420, E-520, E-620, and Sony Alpha A200, A300, A350, A700 Digital SLR Cameras List Price: $129.95 Sale Price: $79.95 |
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Product Description Kit Includes: ♦ 1) Joby - Joby GP3-BHEN - Lightweight Ballhead w/ Tripod ♦ 2) Zeikos - Zeikos Deluxe Cammcorder Carrying Case CA48B ♦ 3) Zeikos - Zeikos ZE-LPF LCD/LENS CLEANER ♦ 4) Zeikos - Zeikos 3pc Lens Cleaning Kit ♦ 5) Zeikos - Deluxe Universal 5" LCD Screen Protectors ♦ 6) ButterflyPhoto - ButterflyPhoto Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth ♦ 7) Zeikos - ZE-LCH1 Lens Cap Keeper - Never lose your cap again! The BH1 Ballhead is designed to work with the popular Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM model, the ball head affords users the ability to easily tilt and rotate their cameras, while the Gorillapod provides unwavering support on almost any surface... |
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Sunpak Flexpod Plus Gripper Flexible Compact Tripod with Ball Head, Supports 16 oz. - Blue / White Sale Price: $11.99 |
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The Sunpak FlexPod Gripper's unique aluminum core legs are designed to securely wrap around just about any suitable support to give your photos a fresh perspective. Its specially designed non-slip thermoplastic elastomer legs grip tightly and will not slip when properly wrapped around most smooth, dry surfaces... |
Tripod Alternatives for Photographers
Tripod Alternatives for Photographers
R. Dodge Woodson
Magnificent Monopods
Monopods may be one of the best inventions to come along for outdoor photographers. These stick-like supports do a super job, and they can be packed and carried with ease. Monopods are light in weight, don't take up much room, and can provide a very steady platform for your camera. Don't waste your money on cheap models. Buy a good quality monopod and enjoy it.
Monopods are great for photographers who are covering sporting events, capturing photos of wildlife, or focusing in on a final sunset. A one-legged support can't give you the rock-hard steady platform that a tripod can, but it will provide more than enough support for most types of shots. The big advantage to a monopod is that it is so easy to carry with you that it will be there when you need it, and a heavy tripod may not be.
Support Sacks
You can improve many aspects of your location photography by acquiring, or making, support sacks for your camera lens. These devices are available commercially, but they are also easy to make. What is a support sack? It is basically a bag that is filled with some type of moldable material that will conform to the shape of your camera lens. The filling could be styrofoam beads, buckshot, sand, kitty litter, foam rubber, or even pine needles. Since bags that are light in weight are more enjoyable to carry, I would stay away from sand and buckshot as a filler material.
The concept behind support sacks is simple. You place the sack on a solid object, like a rock or the edge of your vehicle, and then nestle the lens of your camera into the sack. Once the lens has settled into the material, you have a very sturdy support for your camera and lens. For a sack to work, you need something stable to place it on, and you are limited by the availability of such places. Another drawback to a sack is that you cannot adjust its height.
Every type of camera support has its own strong points. Sacks are great for photographers who are shooting from their vehicles or who want a low camera angle to capture something close to the ground or floor. This type of support won't do you a lot of good at the zoo or while taking wedding pictures, but there are many times when a support sack is just the right tool for a steady picture.
Sharp Shots
You can use a variety of clamp devices to secure your camera to all sorts of stable objects. A simple C-clamp that is equipped to thread into the tripod socket of your camera body is great for occasions when you are taking pictures from your vehicle. Install the clamp on a window and mount your camera. Raise or lower the window to change the height of your camera. You can tilt and pan this type of support for more versatility. It's amazing how much help such a simple and inexpensive item like this can be.
C-clamps can be attached to tree branches, railings, windows, and all sorts of other items. However, they are limited in their size, and this can be a problem. For example, you would not be able to get a C-clamp secured on the trunk of many trees. But never fear, tree clamps are available. These clamps circle a tree and provide a very sturdy support for your camera.
When you start to shop of photography accessories, you may be amazed at how many there are. If there is something that you want to do with your camera, you can feel pretty sure that someone is selling something that will allow you to do it.
Teeny-Weeny Tripods
Tiny tripods may not seem like much of a support system, but even they have their place in good photography. I have a little tripod that has retractable legs. The entire unit has a diameter similar to that of a D-cell flashlight battery. Total length is probably about six inches, when the legs are contained. This itsy bitsy tripod works well for table-top setups and low-to-the-ground shots, but it does require me to hold it. The tripod is not sturdy enough to support a camera and lens safely on its own.
I have found another very good use for my table-top tripod. It can be used as something of a chest-pod. By extending the legs and pressing them into my chest, the little tripod makes an excellent support. The ball-and-socket swivels to put my viewfinder at eye level while the tripod extends outward from my chest. This creates a surprisingly stable shooting platform.
Gun Grips
Gun-type grips are another support option for your camera. The device I'm referring to is similar in design to the stock of a rifle or shotgun. Your camera is mounted on the device and is fired by a shutter-release that is incorporated into the system. By pulling the shoulder stock in tight to your body and supporting the extended end with one hand, it's possible to get very steady shots.
If you get caught afield without a commercial camera support, you may have to improvise. Brace your camera or lens against the trunk of a tree to stabilize it. Settle your lens between the forks of a tree or tree branch to hold it still. Use a fence to support the base of your camera. Fences, rails and posts are frequent supports for zoo photographers. If you're doing your photography indoors, a door frame will work as a make-shift support. The back of a chair can be used to steady your lens. If you take the time to look around, you are almost certain to find something that will add some stability to your camera. The few moments spent looking for such a support can mean the difference between a great picture and a blurry one.
About the Author
R. Dodge Woodson is a full-time internationally-known, best-selling author and photographer. Dodge recently entered semi-retirement and created the World Photographers Organization (WPO). Photographers of all skill levels come to WPO to learn, to increase their sales, and to take advantage of the extensive resources offered to the general public and members. He also created an e-commerce site, www.ccionlinesales.com to showcase his brainchild. the Book Buster e-books. The site offers a full selection of Book Busters, e-books, used bound books, new bound books, stock photography, and much more. Having been a pro photographer for more than 30 years and a full-time writer for 17 years, Dodge now feels it is time to share his tricks of the trade with up-and-coming freelancers.
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